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R862 BPP

1998 Rover 100

Red Petrol 1120cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Jan 2010
Tests5 (3 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

63,531 mi
Last recorded63,531 miles
Recorded on20 Jan 2009
Typical for 1998 Rover 10044,938 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR862 BPP
MakeRover
Model100
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,120cc
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MOT History

3 pass 2 fail
Pass 20 Jan 2009 63,531 miles
Fail 20 Jan 2009 63,531 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 28 Jan 2008 61,836 miles

Brake servo corroded but not excessively weakened (3.6.A.2b)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

n/s and o/s rear wheel arches corroding

Fail 26 Jan 2008 61,836 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Brake servo corroded but not excessively weakened (3.6.A.2b)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

n/s and o/s rear wheel arches corroding

Pass 3 Aug 2006 61,072 miles

How Reliable is the Rover 100?

Based on 154,303 MOT tests across 30,042 vehicles.

64.2%
Pass Rate
2,742
Miles/Year
31
Year Lifespan
30,042
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded 13,250
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 10,901
Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 10,840
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 10,073
Brake pipe excessively corroded 9,400
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R862 BPP is a 1998 Rover 100 in Red with a 1,120cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

Across all 1998 Rover 100 models, the average MOT pass rate is 65.4% with a typical mileage of 44,938 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a Rover 100 fails its MOT is seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded, accounting for 13,250 recorded failures. If you're considering buying R862 BPP, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Rover 100 typically stays on UK roads for around 31 years. At 28 years old, this Rover 100 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was R862 BPP registered?

R862 BPP is a 1998 Rover 100, first registered on 2 January 1998.

Is R862 BPP safe to buy?

The MOT history for R862 BPP shows 5 tests with a 60% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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